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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.99, 215.80 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.99, 215.80 and 71.87 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.99 : 215.80 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.99/215.80 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.99x = 215.80 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.99x = 15,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,508.29/143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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