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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.39, 215.09 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.39, 215.09 and 35.18 is: 52.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.39 : 215.09 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.39/215.09 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.39x = 215.09 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.39x = 7,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566.42/143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.77

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