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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 197.98 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 197.98 and 104.16 is: 143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 197.98 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/197.98 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 197.98 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 20,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,621.60/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.62

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