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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 215.50 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 215.50 and 35.46 is: 53.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 215.50 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/215.50 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 215.50 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 7,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,641.00/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.19

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