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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 215.08 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 215.08 and 143.28 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 215.08 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/215.08 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 215.08 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 30,816.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,816.66/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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