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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 213.44 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 213.44 and 143.64 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 213.44 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/213.44 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 213.44 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 30,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,657.80/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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