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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 216.02 and 52.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 216.02 and 52.73 is: 79.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 216.02 = 52.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/216.02 = 52.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 216.02 × 52.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 11,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,389.79/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.13

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