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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 233.38 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 233.38 and 143.98 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 233.38 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/233.38 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 233.38 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 33,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601.65/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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