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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 231.12 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 231.12 and 143.88 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 231.12 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/231.12 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 231.12 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 33,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252.68/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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