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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 231.12 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 231.12 and 143.52 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 231.12 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/231.12 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 231.12 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 33,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,170.34/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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