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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 198.32 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 198.32 and 108.25 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 198.32 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/198.32 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 198.32 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 21,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,468.14/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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