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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 197.52 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 197.52 and 114.32 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 197.52 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/197.52 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 197.52 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 22,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580.49/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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