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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 214.85 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 214.85 and 45.77 is: 68.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 214.85 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/214.85 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 214.85 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 9,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,832.72/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.63

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