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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 197.58 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 197.58 and 110.43 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 197.58 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/197.58 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 197.58 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 21,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,818.76/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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