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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 197.49 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 197.49 and 106.28 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 197.49 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/197.49 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 197.49 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 20,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,989.24/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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