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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 198.36 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 198.36 and 111.24 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 198.36 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/198.36 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 198.36 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 22,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,065.57/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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