Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 214.88 and 57.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 143.25, 214.88 and 57.75 is: 86.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143.25 : 214.88 = 57.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143.25/214.88 = 57.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143.25x = 214.88 × 57.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143.25x = 12,409.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,409.32/143.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86.63
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