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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 198.84 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 198.84 and 105.52 is: 145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 198.84 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/198.84 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 198.84 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 20,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981.60/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.83

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