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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 229.62 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 229.62 and 143.74 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 229.62 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/229.62 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 229.62 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 33,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,005.58/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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