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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 215.90 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 215.90 and 47.74 is: 71.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 215.90 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/215.90 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 215.90 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 10,307.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307.07/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.59

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