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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 209 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 209 and 143.68 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 209 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/209 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 209 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 30,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029.12/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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