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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.80, 198.52 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.80, 198.52 and 104.56 is: 144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.80 : 198.52 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.80/198.52 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.80x = 198.52 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.80x = 20,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,756.49/143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.35

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