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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 226.96 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 226.96 and 143.34 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 226.96 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/226.96 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 226.96 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 32,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,532.45/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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