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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 215.68 and 58.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 215.68 and 58.26 is: 87.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 215.68 = 58.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/215.68 = 58.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 215.68 × 58.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 12,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565.52/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.41

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