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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.49, 214.70 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.49, 214.70 and 85.75 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.49 : 214.70 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.49/214.70 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.49x = 214.70 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.49x = 18,411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411.41/143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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