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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 237.09 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 237.09 and 143.44 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 237.09 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/237.09 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 237.09 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 34,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,008.19/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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