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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 214.97 and 52.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 214.97 and 52.07 is: 78.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 214.97 = 52.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/214.97 = 52.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 214.97 × 52.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 11,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192.15/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.09

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