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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 197.67 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 197.67 and 113.85 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 197.67 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/197.67 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 197.67 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 22,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,504.73/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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