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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 215.33 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 215.33 and 35.35 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 215.33 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/215.33 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 215.33 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 7,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611.47/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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