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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 215.70 and 57.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 215.70 and 57.14 is: 85.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 215.70 = 57.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/215.70 = 57.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 215.70 × 57.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 12,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,325.10/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.72

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