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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 214.56 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 214.56 and 85.20 is: 127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 214.56 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/214.56 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 214.56 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 18,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280.51/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.73

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