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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 197.99 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 197.99 and 110.76 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 197.99 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/197.99 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 197.99 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 21,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,929.37/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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