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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 197.40 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 197.40 and 110.35 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 197.40 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/197.40 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 197.40 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 21,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783.09/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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