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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 197.90 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 197.90 and 110.93 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 197.90 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/197.90 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 197.90 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 21,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,951.50/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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