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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 198.81 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 198.81 and 141.78 is: 195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 198.81 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/198.81 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 198.81 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 28,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,187.81/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.83

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