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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 215.73 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 215.73 and 144.33 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 215.73 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/215.73 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 215.73 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 31,136.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136.31/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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