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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.41, 215.21 and 56.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.41, 215.21 and 56.73 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.41 : 215.21 = 56.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.41/215.21 = 56.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.41x = 215.21 × 56.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.41x = 12,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,208.58/143.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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