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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.09, 214.62 and 56.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.09, 214.62 and 56.41 is: 84.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.09 : 214.62 = 56.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.09/214.62 = 56.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.09x = 214.62 × 56.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.09x = 12,106.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,106.71/143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.61

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