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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 214.89 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 214.89 and 35.05 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 214.89 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/214.89 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 214.89 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 7,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531.89/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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