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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 215.37 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 215.37 and 85.68 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 215.37 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/215.37 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 215.37 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 18,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,452.90/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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