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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 230.55 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 230.55 and 143.52 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 230.55 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/230.55 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 230.55 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 33,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,088.43/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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