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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 230.39 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 230.39 and 143.34 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 230.39 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/230.39 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 230.39 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 33,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023.39/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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