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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 198.25 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 198.25 and 112.66 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 198.25 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/198.25 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 198.25 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 22,334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,334.85/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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