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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 197.64 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 197.64 and 114.40 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 197.64 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/197.64 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 197.64 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 22,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610.02/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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