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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 197.59 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 197.59 and 109.88 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 197.59 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/197.59 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 197.59 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 21,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,711.43/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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