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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 215.22 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 215.22 and 85.64 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 215.22 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/215.22 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 215.22 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 18,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431.44/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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