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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 237.83 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 237.83 and 143.93 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 237.83 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/237.83 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 237.83 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 34,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228.96/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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