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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 232.44 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 232.44 and 143.12 is: 215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 232.44 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/232.44 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 232.44 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 33,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,266.81/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.12

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