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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 215.81 and 52.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 215.81 and 52.55 is: 78.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 215.81 = 52.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/215.81 = 52.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 215.81 × 52.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 11,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,340.78/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.85

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