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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 214.14 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 214.14 and 85.37 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 214.14 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/214.14 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 214.14 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 18,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280.94/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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