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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.70 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.70 and 143.08 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.70 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.70 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.70 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 33,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,294.72/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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