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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 198.44 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 198.44 and 104.10 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 198.44 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/198.44 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 198.44 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 20,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,657.60/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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