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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 197.28 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 197.28 and 106.44 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 197.28 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/197.28 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 197.28 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 20,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,998.48/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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