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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 214.93 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 214.93 and 56.67 is: 84.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 214.93 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/214.93 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 214.93 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 12,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179.19/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.97

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