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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.87, 215.75 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.87, 215.75 and 47.66 is: 71.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.87 : 215.75 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.87/215.75 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.87x = 215.75 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.87x = 10,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,281.57/143.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.47

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