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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.82, 215.73 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.82, 215.73 and 35.61 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.82 : 215.73 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.82/215.73 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.82x = 215.73 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.82x = 7,682.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682.15/143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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