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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 198.32 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 198.32 and 111.15 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 198.32 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/198.32 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 198.32 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 22,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,042.71/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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