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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.54 and 51.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.54 and 51.74 is: 77.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.54 = 51.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.54 = 51.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.54 × 51.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 11,100.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,100.30/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.60

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