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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 215.46 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 215.46 and 85.70 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 215.46 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/215.46 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 215.46 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 18,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,464.92/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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