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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 199.26 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 199.26 and 141.44 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 199.26 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/199.26 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 199.26 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 28,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183.33/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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