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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 214.90 and 51.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 214.90 and 51.94 is: 77.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 214.90 = 51.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/214.90 = 51.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 214.90 × 51.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 11,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161.91/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.91

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