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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 210.24 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 210.24 and 143.13 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 210.24 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/210.24 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 210.24 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 30,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091.65/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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