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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.98 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.98 and 71.88 is: 107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.98 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.98 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.98 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 15,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524.64/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.84

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