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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 216.10 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 216.10 and 71.88 is: 107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 216.10 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/216.10 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 216.10 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 15,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533.27/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.88

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