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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 232.84 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 232.84 and 143.08 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 232.84 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/232.84 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 232.84 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 33,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314.75/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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