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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 214.60 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 214.60 and 57.50 is: 86.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 214.60 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/214.60 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 214.60 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 12,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,339.50/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.29

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