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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.87, 215.80 and 41.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.87, 215.80 and 41.15 is: 61.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.87 : 215.80 = 41.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.87/215.80 = 41.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.87x = 215.80 × 41.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.87x = 8,880.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,880.61/143.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.73

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