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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 234.48 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 234.48 and 143.24 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 234.48 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/234.48 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 234.48 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 33,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,586.92/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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