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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 198.57 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 198.57 and 100.29 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 198.57 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/198.57 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 198.57 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 19,915.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,915.14/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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