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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 234.86 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 234.86 and 143.64 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 234.86 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/234.86 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 234.86 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 33,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,734.57/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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