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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.04, 211.20 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.04, 211.20 and 143.56 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.04 : 211.20 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.04/211.20 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.04x = 211.20 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.04x = 30,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,319.87/153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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