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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 215.25 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 215.25 and 58 is: 87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 215.25 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/215.25 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 215.25 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 12,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484.50/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87

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