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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 214.56 and 51.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 214.56 and 51.72 is: 77.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 214.56 = 51.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/214.56 = 51.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 214.56 × 51.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 11,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,097.04/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.60

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