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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 215.82 and 52.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 215.82 and 52.60 is: 78.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 215.82 = 52.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/215.82 = 52.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 215.82 × 52.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 11,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,352.13/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.89

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