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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.80, 195.76 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.80, 195.76 and 143.80 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.80 : 195.76 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.80/195.76 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.80x = 195.76 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.80x = 28,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150.29/143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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