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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 215.86 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 215.86 and 71.79 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 215.86 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/215.86 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 215.86 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 15,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496.59/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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