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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 230.03 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 230.03 and 143.33 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 230.03 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/230.03 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 230.03 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 32,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968.33/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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