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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 214.43 and 51.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 214.43 and 51.70 is: 77.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 214.43 = 51.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/214.43 = 51.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 214.43 × 51.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 11,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,087.05/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.52

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