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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 197.67 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 197.67 and 106.50 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 197.67 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/197.67 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 197.67 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 21,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051.86/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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