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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.61 and 143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.61 and 143.99 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.61 = 143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.61 = 143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.61 × 143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 32,629.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,629.57/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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