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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.84, 198.62 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.84, 198.62 and 111.04 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.84 : 198.62 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.84/198.62 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.84x = 198.62 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.84x = 22,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054.13/143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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