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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 197.44 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 197.44 and 106.18 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 197.44 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/197.44 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 197.44 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 20,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,963.42/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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