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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 197.28 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 197.28 and 110.38 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 197.28 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/197.28 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 197.28 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 21,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775.77/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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