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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.97, 198.77 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.97, 198.77 and 107.09 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.97 : 198.77 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.97/198.77 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.97x = 198.77 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.97x = 21,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286.28/143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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