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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.15, 216.39 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.15, 216.39 and 143.47 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.15 : 216.39 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.15/216.39 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.15x = 216.39 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.15x = 31,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,045.47/157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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