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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 231.84 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 231.84 and 143.34 is: 216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 231.84 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/231.84 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 231.84 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 33,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,231.95/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.10

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