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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 198.18 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 198.18 and 112.68 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 198.18 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/198.18 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 198.18 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 22,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330.92/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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