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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.49, 197.83 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.49, 197.83 and 104.21 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.49 : 197.83 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.49/197.83 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.49x = 197.83 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.49x = 20,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615.01/143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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