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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 197.76 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 197.76 and 104.64 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 197.76 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/197.76 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 197.76 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 20,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,693.61/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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