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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 215.58 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 215.58 and 85.95 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 215.58 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/215.58 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 215.58 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 18,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529.10/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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