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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.63 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.63 and 51.82 is: 77.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.63 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.63 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.63 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 11,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122.13/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.67

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