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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.32 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.32 and 85.77 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.32 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.32 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.32 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 18,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,468.00/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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