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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.97, 215.96 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.97, 215.96 and 58.47 is: 87.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.97 : 215.96 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.97/215.96 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.97x = 215.96 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.97x = 12,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627.18/143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.71

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