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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.42, 197.72 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.42, 197.72 and 108.49 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.42 : 197.72 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.42/197.72 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.42x = 197.72 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.42x = 21,449.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449.61/143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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