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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 197.72 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 197.72 and 110.80 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 197.72 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/197.72 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 197.72 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 21,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907.38/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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