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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 198.05 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 198.05 and 104.69 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 198.05 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/198.05 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 198.05 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 20,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,733.83/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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