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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 214.94 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 214.94 and 85.53 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 214.94 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/214.94 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 214.94 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 18,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,383.82/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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