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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 235.32 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 235.32 and 143 is: 214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 235.32 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/235.32 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 235.32 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 33,650.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,650.76/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.06

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