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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 197.76 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 197.76 and 104.48 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 197.76 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/197.76 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 197.76 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 20,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,661.96/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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