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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.49, 214.99 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.49, 214.99 and 52.14 is: 78.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.49 : 214.99 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.49/214.99 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.49x = 214.99 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.49x = 11,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,209.58/143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.12

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