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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 215.90 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 215.90 and 52.64 is: 78.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 215.90 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/215.90 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 215.90 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 11,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,364.98/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.96

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