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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 197.48 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 197.48 and 108.68 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 197.48 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/197.48 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 197.48 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 21,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,462.13/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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