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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.76 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.76 and 102.06 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.76 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.76 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.76 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 20,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,183.39/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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