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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 230.70 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 230.70 and 143.88 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 230.70 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/230.70 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 230.70 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 33,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,193.12/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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