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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 197.44 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 197.44 and 108.48 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 197.44 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/197.44 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 197.44 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 21,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,418.29/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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