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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 233.06 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 233.06 and 143.76 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 233.06 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/233.06 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 233.06 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 33,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,504.71/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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