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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 198.16 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 198.16 and 108.64 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 198.16 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/198.16 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 198.16 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 21,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,528.10/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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