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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.86, 215.94 and 70.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.86, 215.94 and 70.78 is: 106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.86 : 215.94 = 70.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.86/215.94 = 70.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.86x = 215.94 × 70.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.86x = 15,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284.23/143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.24

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