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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 198.56 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 198.56 and 110.56 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 198.56 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/198.56 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 198.56 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 21,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952.24/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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