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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 197.88 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 197.88 and 102.15 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 197.88 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/197.88 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 197.88 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 20,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,213.44/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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