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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 215.07 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 215.07 and 56.70 is: 85.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 215.07 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/215.07 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 215.07 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 12,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,194.47/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.07

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