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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 213.93 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 213.93 and 143.00 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 213.93 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/213.93 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 213.93 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 30,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,590.92/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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