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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.86 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.86 and 56.58 is: 84.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.86 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.86 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.86 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 12,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,156.78/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.90

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