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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.31, 235.22 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.31, 235.22 and 143.53 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.31 : 235.22 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.31/235.22 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.31x = 235.22 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.31x = 33,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,760.11/157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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