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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 198.11 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 198.11 and 141.62 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 198.11 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/198.11 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 198.11 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 28,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055.70/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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