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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 197.87 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 197.87 and 108.34 is: 149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 197.87 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/197.87 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 197.87 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 21,436.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,436.69/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.51

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