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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 215.26 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 215.26 and 56.76 is: 85.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 215.26 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/215.26 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 215.26 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 12,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,218.16/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.16

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