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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.92 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.92 and 52.65 is: 78.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.92 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.92 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.92 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 11,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,366.85/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.96

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