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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 211.93 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 211.93 and 143.12 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 211.93 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/211.93 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 211.93 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 30,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329.65/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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