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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.73, 198.25 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.73, 198.25 and 108.27 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.73 : 198.25 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.73/198.25 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.73x = 198.25 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.73x = 21,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464.26/143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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