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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.59, 215.44 and 52.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.59, 215.44 and 52.30 is: 78.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.59 : 215.44 = 52.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.59/215.44 = 52.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.59x = 215.44 × 52.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.59x = 11,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,266.79/143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.46

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