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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 231.84 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 231.84 and 143.68 is: 215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 231.84 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/231.84 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 231.84 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 33,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,310.77/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.30

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