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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 214.93 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 214.93 and 56.66 is: 84.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 214.93 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/214.93 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 214.93 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 12,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,177.93/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.95

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