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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 198.05 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 198.05 and 104.63 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 198.05 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/198.05 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 198.05 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 20,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720.46/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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