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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 215.82 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 215.82 and 52.53 is: 78.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 215.82 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/215.82 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 215.82 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 11,336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,336.97/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.82

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