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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 215.27 and 56.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 215.27 and 56.85 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 215.27 = 56.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/215.27 = 56.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 215.27 × 56.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 12,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,238.10/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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