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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 197.82 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 197.82 and 115.92 is: 159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 197.82 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/197.82 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 197.82 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 22,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,931.29/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.84

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