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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 197.79 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 197.79 and 106.65 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 197.79 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/197.79 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 197.79 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 21,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094.30/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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