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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.37, 197.93 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.37, 197.93 and 112.22 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.37 : 197.93 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.37/197.93 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.37x = 197.93 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.37x = 22,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210.15/143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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