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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 215.85 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 215.85 and 57.22 is: 85.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 215.85 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/215.85 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 215.85 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 12,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350.94/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.82

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