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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 198.44 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 198.44 and 105.08 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 198.44 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/198.44 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 198.44 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 20,852.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.08/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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