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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.17, 197.24 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.17, 197.24 and 110.36 is: 152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.17 : 197.24 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.17/197.24 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.17x = 197.24 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.17x = 21,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767.35/143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.04

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