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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 227 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 227 and 143.10 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 227 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/227 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 227 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 32,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,483.70/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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