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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 215.33 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 215.33 and 85.71 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 215.33 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/215.33 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 215.33 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 18,455.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455.51/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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