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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 197.94 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 197.94 and 102.12 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 197.94 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/197.94 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 197.94 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 20,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,213.81/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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