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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 195.08 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 195.08 and 143.30 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 195.08 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/195.08 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 195.08 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 27,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,954.96/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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