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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 198.05 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 198.05 and 114.11 is: 157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 198.05 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/198.05 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 198.05 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 22,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597.92/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.29

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