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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.47, 215.21 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.47, 215.21 and 56.81 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.47 : 215.21 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.47/215.21 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.47x = 215.21 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.47x = 12,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,225.15/143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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