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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.49, 198.08 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.49, 198.08 and 102.08 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.49 : 198.08 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.49/198.08 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.49x = 198.08 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.49x = 20,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220.01/143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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