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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 198.60 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 198.60 and 102.50 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 198.60 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/198.60 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 198.60 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 20,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,356.50/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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