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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.62 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.62 and 51.84 is: 77.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.62 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.62 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.62 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 11,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,125.90/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.70

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