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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 197.93 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 197.93 and 106.58 is: 147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 197.93 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/197.93 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 197.93 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 21,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,093.86/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.07

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