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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 215.67 and 52.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 215.67 and 52.48 is: 78.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 215.67 = 52.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/215.67 = 52.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 215.67 × 52.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 11,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,318.36/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.70

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