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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 214.83 and 56.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 214.83 and 56.62 is: 84.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 214.83 = 56.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/214.83 = 56.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 214.83 × 56.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 12,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,163.94/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.88

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