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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 197.52 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 197.52 and 104.02 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 197.52 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/197.52 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 197.52 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 20,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,546.03/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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