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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.11, 214.54 and 56.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.11, 214.54 and 56.42 is: 84.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.11 : 214.54 = 56.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.11/214.54 = 56.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.11x = 214.54 × 56.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.11x = 12,103.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103.13/143.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.57

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