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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 197.70 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 197.70 and 138.08 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 197.70 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/197.70 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 197.70 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 27,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,298.42/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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