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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.55, 215.27 and 56.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.55, 215.27 and 56.87 is: 85.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.55 : 215.27 = 56.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.55/215.27 = 56.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.55x = 215.27 × 56.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.55x = 12,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,241.04/143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.27

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