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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 198.53 and 103.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 198.53 and 103.99 is: 143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 198.53 = 103.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/198.53 = 103.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 198.53 × 103.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 20,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,645.13/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.44

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