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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 214.97 and 50.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 214.97 and 50.79 is: 76.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 214.97 = 50.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/214.97 = 50.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 214.97 × 50.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 10,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,918.88/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.17

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