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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 198.27 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 198.27 and 100.20 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 198.27 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/198.27 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 198.27 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 19,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,866.65/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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