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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.39 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.39 and 52.34 is: 78.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.39 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.39 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.39 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 11,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,273.51/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.51

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