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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 198.56 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 198.56 and 111.12 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 198.56 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/198.56 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 198.56 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 22,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063.43/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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