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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 215.70 and 52.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 215.70 and 52.51 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 215.70 = 52.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/215.70 = 52.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 215.70 × 52.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 11,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,326.41/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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