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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 198.44 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 198.44 and 111.14 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 198.44 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/198.44 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 198.44 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 22,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053.07/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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