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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.77, 215.72 and 57.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.77, 215.72 and 57.15 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.77 : 215.72 = 57.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.77/215.72 = 57.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.77x = 215.72 × 57.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.77x = 12,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328.54/143.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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