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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 233.81 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 233.81 and 143.08 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 233.81 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/233.81 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 233.81 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 33,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,453.53/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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