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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 197.25 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 197.25 and 109.76 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 197.25 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/197.25 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 197.25 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 21,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650.16/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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