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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 197.49 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 197.49 and 114.04 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 197.49 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/197.49 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 197.49 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 22,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,521.76/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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