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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.09, 214.63 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.09, 214.63 and 34.88 is: 52.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.09 : 214.63 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.09/214.63 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.09x = 214.63 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.09x = 7,485.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485.13/143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.31

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