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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 198.42 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 198.42 and 102.39 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 198.42 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/198.42 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 198.42 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 20,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,316.22/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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