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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.55, 215.26 and 52.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.55, 215.26 and 52.23 is: 78.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.55 : 215.26 = 52.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.55/215.26 = 52.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.55x = 215.26 × 52.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.55x = 11,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,243.03/143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.32

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