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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 198.12 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 198.12 and 110.74 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 198.12 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/198.12 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 198.12 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 21,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,939.81/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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