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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 213.22 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 213.22 and 143.42 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 213.22 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/213.22 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 213.22 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 30,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,580.01/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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