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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 198.55 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 198.55 and 111.03 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 198.55 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/198.55 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 198.55 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 22,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044.40/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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