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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 197.63 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 197.63 and 110.07 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 197.63 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/197.63 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 197.63 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 21,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753.00/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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