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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 198.69 and 137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 198.69 and 137.23 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 198.69 = 137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/198.69 = 137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 198.69 × 137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 27,266.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266.23/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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