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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 198.16 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 198.16 and 110.88 is: 153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 198.16 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/198.16 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 198.16 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 21,971.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971.98/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.01

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