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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 198.26 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 198.26 and 114.60 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 198.26 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/198.26 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 198.26 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 22,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720.60/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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