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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 215.43 and 56.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 215.43 and 56.99 is: 85.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 215.43 = 56.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/215.43 = 56.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 215.43 × 56.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 12,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277.68/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.44

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