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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 214.78 and 51.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 214.78 and 51.95 is: 77.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 214.78 = 51.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/214.78 = 51.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 214.78 × 51.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 11,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,157.82/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.90

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