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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 214.91 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 214.91 and 85.89 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 214.91 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/214.91 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 214.91 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 18,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,457.55/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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