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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.37, 197.73 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.37, 197.73 and 114.21 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.37 : 197.73 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.37/197.73 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.37x = 197.73 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.37x = 22,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582.74/143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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