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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 214.83 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 214.83 and 56.55 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 214.83 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/214.83 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 214.83 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 12,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,148.64/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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