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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 227.21 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 227.21 and 143.56 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 227.21 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/227.21 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 227.21 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 32,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618.37/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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