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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 214.53 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 214.53 and 85.32 is: 127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 214.53 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/214.53 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 214.53 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 18,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303.70/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.91

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