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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.90 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.90 and 47.75 is: 71.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.90 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.90 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.90 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 10,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308.99/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.61

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