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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 197.89 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 197.89 and 108.66 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 197.89 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/197.89 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 197.89 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 21,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502.73/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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