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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.99, 198.78 and 102.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.99, 198.78 and 102.59 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.99 : 198.78 = 102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.99/198.78 = 102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.99x = 198.78 × 102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.99x = 20,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,391.85/143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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