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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 197.60 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 197.60 and 101.76 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 197.60 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/197.60 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 197.60 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 20,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,107.78/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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