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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 197.74 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 197.74 and 110.81 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 197.74 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/197.74 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 197.74 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 21,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,911.57/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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