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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 215.49 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 215.49 and 56.97 is: 85.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 215.49 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/215.49 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 215.49 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 12,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,275.39/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.41

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