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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.03, 230.82 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.03, 230.82 and 143.32 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.03 : 230.82 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.03/230.82 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.03x = 230.82 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.03x = 33,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,081.12/154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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