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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 226.37 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 226.37 and 143.16 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 226.37 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/226.37 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 226.37 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 32,407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,407.13/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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