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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.49, 229.74 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.49, 229.74 and 143.50 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.49 : 229.74 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.49/229.74 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.49x = 229.74 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.49x = 32,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,967.69/153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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