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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.75, 215.63 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.75, 215.63 and 58.25 is: 87.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.75 : 215.63 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.75/215.63 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.75x = 215.63 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.75x = 12,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560.16/143.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.38

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