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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 214.90 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 214.90 and 143.88 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 214.90 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/214.90 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 214.90 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 30,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,919.81/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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