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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.97, 215.89 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.97, 215.89 and 47.75 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.97 : 215.89 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.97/215.89 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.97x = 215.89 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.97x = 10,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308.51/143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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