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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 228.87 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 228.87 and 143.10 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 228.87 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/228.87 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 228.87 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 32,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,751.30/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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