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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 198.21 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 198.21 and 104.79 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 198.21 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/198.21 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 198.21 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 20,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,770.43/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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