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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 214.77 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 214.77 and 34.97 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 214.77 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/214.77 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 214.77 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 7,510.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,510.51/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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