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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 197.70 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 197.70 and 106.40 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 197.70 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/197.70 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 197.70 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 21,035.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,035.28/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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