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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 225.72 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 225.72 and 143.03 is: 213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 225.72 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/225.72 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 225.72 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 32,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284.45/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.29

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