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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 214.37 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 214.37 and 85.25 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 214.37 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/214.37 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 214.37 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 18,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,275.71/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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