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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 214.74 and 51.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 214.74 and 51.85 is: 77.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 214.74 = 51.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/214.74 = 51.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 214.74 × 51.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 11,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,134.77/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.78

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