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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 237.84 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 237.84 and 143.52 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 237.84 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/237.84 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 237.84 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 34,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,134.80/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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