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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 198.28 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 198.28 and 102.27 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 198.28 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/198.28 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 198.28 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 20,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,278.10/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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