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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 226.14 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 226.14 and 143.94 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 226.14 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/226.14 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 226.14 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 32,550.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,550.59/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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