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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 210.96 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 210.96 and 143.97 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 210.96 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/210.96 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 210.96 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 30,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,371.91/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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