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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 214.70 and 51.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 214.70 and 51.80 is: 77.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 214.70 = 51.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/214.70 = 51.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 214.70 × 51.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 11,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,121.46/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.71

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