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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 215.91 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 215.91 and 57.26 is: 85.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 215.91 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/215.91 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 215.91 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 12,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,363.01/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.90

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