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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 214.32 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 214.32 and 56.24 is: 84.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 214.32 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/214.32 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 214.32 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 12,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053.36/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.29

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