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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 227.73 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 227.73 and 143.16 is: 215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 227.73 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/227.73 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 227.73 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 32,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601.83/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.79

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