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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 196.80 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 196.80 and 111.84 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 196.80 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/196.80 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 196.80 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 22,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010.11/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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