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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 214.98 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 214.98 and 35.11 is: 52.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 214.98 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/214.98 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 214.98 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 7,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547.98/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.67

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