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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 236.63 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 236.63 and 143.26 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 236.63 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/236.63 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 236.63 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 33,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,899.61/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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