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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 226.32 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 226.32 and 143.03 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 226.32 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/226.32 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 226.32 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 32,369.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369.42/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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