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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.65, 215.43 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.65, 215.43 and 58.13 is: 87.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.65 : 215.43 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.65/215.43 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.65x = 215.43 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.65x = 12,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,521.72/143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.17

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