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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 214.68 and 57.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 214.68 and 57.66 is: 86.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 214.68 = 57.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/214.68 = 57.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 214.68 × 57.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 12,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,377.52/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.45

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