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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 214.83 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 214.83 and 85.62 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 214.83 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/214.83 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 214.83 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 18,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393.74/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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