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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 215.47 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 215.47 and 52.35 is: 78.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 215.47 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/215.47 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 215.47 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 11,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,279.85/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.47

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