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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 234.54 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 234.54 and 143.94 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 234.54 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/234.54 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 234.54 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 33,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,759.69/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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