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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 209.93 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 209.93 and 143.21 is: 198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 209.93 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/209.93 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 209.93 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 30,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,063.88/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.54

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