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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 218.01 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 218.01 and 143.04 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 218.01 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/218.01 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 218.01 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 31,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,184.15/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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