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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 227.48 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 227.48 and 143.94 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 227.48 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/227.48 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 227.48 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 32,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,742.75/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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