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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 197.87 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 197.87 and 110.91 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 197.87 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/197.87 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 197.87 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 21,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,945.76/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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