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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 230.20 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 230.20 and 143.61 is: 215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 230.20 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/230.20 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 230.20 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 33,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,059.02/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.89

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