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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.84, 197.04 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.84, 197.04 and 142.40 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.84 : 197.04 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.84/197.04 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.84x = 197.04 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.84x = 28,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,058.50/143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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