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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 215.39 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 215.39 and 52.35 is: 78.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 215.39 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/215.39 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 215.39 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 11,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,275.40/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.49

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