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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.78 and 51.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.78 and 51.89 is: 77.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.78 = 51.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.78 = 51.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.78 × 51.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 11,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,144.93/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.83

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