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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 208.88 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 208.88 and 143.04 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 208.88 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/208.88 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 208.88 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 29,878.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,878.20/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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