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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 198.23 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 198.23 and 106.80 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 198.23 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/198.23 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 198.23 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 21,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,170.96/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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