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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 197.79 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 197.79 and 101.94 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 197.79 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/197.79 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 197.79 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 20,162.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162.71/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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