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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 218.25 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 218.25 and 143.19 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 218.25 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/218.25 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 218.25 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 31,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,251.22/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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