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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 237.81 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 237.81 and 143.91 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 237.81 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/237.81 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 237.81 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 34,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,223.24/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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