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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 215.82 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 215.82 and 52.56 is: 78.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 215.82 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/215.82 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 215.82 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 11,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,343.50/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.82

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