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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 210.45 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 210.45 and 143.60 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 210.45 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/210.45 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 210.45 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 30,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,219.57/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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