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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 198.51 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 198.51 and 110.52 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 198.51 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/198.51 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 198.51 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 21,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,939.41/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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