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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 227.64 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 227.64 and 143.56 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 227.64 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/227.64 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 227.64 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 32,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,680.00/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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