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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 198.19 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 198.19 and 104.40 is: 144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 198.19 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/198.19 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 198.19 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 20,691.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691.27/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.17

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