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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 228.83 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 228.83 and 143.64 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 228.83 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/228.83 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 228.83 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 32,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868.42/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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