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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.72 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.72 and 101.80 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.72 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.72 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.72 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 20,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,127.90/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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