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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214.98 and 56.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214.98 and 56.69 is: 84.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214.98 = 56.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214.98 = 56.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214.98 × 56.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 12,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,186.14/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.98

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