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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.65 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.65 and 52.47 is: 78.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.65 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.65 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.65 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 11,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,315.16/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.74

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