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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 215.94 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 215.94 and 47.72 is: 71.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 215.94 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/215.94 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 215.94 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 10,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304.66/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.59

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