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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 213.12 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 213.12 and 143.26 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 213.12 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/213.12 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 213.12 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 30,531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531.04/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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