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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 197.70 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 197.70 and 110.68 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 197.70 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/197.70 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 197.70 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 21,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,881.44/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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