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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 197.78 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 197.78 and 106.47 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 197.78 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/197.78 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 197.78 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 21,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057.10/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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