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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.97, 198.69 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.97, 198.69 and 78.48 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.97 : 198.69 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.97/198.69 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.97x = 198.69 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.97x = 15,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593.19/143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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