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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 198.16 and 110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 198.16 and 110.99 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 198.16 = 110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/198.16 = 110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 198.16 × 110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 21,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993.78/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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