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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 198.04 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 198.04 and 115.80 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 198.04 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/198.04 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 198.04 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 22,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933.03/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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