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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 198.09 and 111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 198.09 and 111.01 is: 152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 198.09 = 111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/198.09 = 111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 198.09 × 111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 21,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,989.97/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.89

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