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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 198.49 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 198.49 and 110.84 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 198.49 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/198.49 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 198.49 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 22,000.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000.63/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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