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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 198.43 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 198.43 and 106.84 is: 147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 198.43 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/198.43 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 198.43 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 21,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199.50/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.50

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