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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 198.44 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 198.44 and 104.49 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 198.44 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/198.44 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 198.44 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 20,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,733.48/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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