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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.97, 198.71 and 99.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.97, 198.71 and 99.81 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.97 : 198.71 = 99.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.97/198.71 = 99.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.97x = 198.71 × 99.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.97x = 19,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,833.25/143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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