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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 227.93 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 227.93 and 143.29 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 227.93 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/227.93 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 227.93 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 32,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,660.09/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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