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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 196.78 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 196.78 and 141.44 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 196.78 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/196.78 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 196.78 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 27,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832.56/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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