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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 198.64 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 198.64 and 114.88 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 198.64 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/198.64 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 198.64 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 22,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,819.76/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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