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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.41, 215.13 and 52.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.41, 215.13 and 52.12 is: 78.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.41 : 215.13 = 52.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.41/215.13 = 52.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.41x = 215.13 × 52.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.41x = 11,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,212.32/143.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.18

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