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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 197.62 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 197.62 and 101.98 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 197.62 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/197.62 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 197.62 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 20,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153.29/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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