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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.38, 234.77 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.38, 234.77 and 143.82 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.38 : 234.77 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.38/234.77 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.38x = 234.77 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.38x = 33,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,763.90/156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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