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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 198.26 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 198.26 and 106.92 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 198.26 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/198.26 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 198.26 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 21,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,197.42/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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