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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 231.89 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 231.89 and 143.36 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 231.89 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/231.89 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 231.89 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 33,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243.75/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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