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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.20, 214.80 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.20, 214.80 and 34.99 is: 52.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.20 : 214.80 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.20/214.80 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.20x = 214.80 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.20x = 7,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515.85/143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.49

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