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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.42, 198.05 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.42, 198.05 and 110.61 is: 152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.42 : 198.05 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.42/198.05 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.42x = 198.05 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.42x = 21,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,905.76/143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.74

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