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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 198.18 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 198.18 and 110.79 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 198.18 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/198.18 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 198.18 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 21,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,956.36/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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