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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.98 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.98 and 112.28 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.98 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.98 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.98 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 22,229.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229.19/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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