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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.99 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.99 and 71.82 is: 107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.99 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.99 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.99 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 15,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,513.43/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.76

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