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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 214.32 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 214.32 and 85.26 is: 127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 214.32 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/214.32 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 214.32 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 18,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272.92/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.77

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