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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.82 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.82 and 104.40 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.82 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.82 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.82 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 20,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,652.41/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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