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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 214.77 and 51.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 214.77 and 51.89 is: 77.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 214.77 = 51.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/214.77 = 51.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 214.77 × 51.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 11,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,144.42/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.82

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