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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 198 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 198 and 141.54 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 198 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/198 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 198 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 28,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,024.92/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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