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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 214.20 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 214.20 and 85.44 is: 127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 214.20 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/214.20 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 214.20 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 18,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301.25/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.84

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