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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 215.72 and 58.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 215.72 and 58.31 is: 87.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 215.72 = 58.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/215.72 = 58.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 215.72 × 58.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 12,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,579.10/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.47

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