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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 197.38 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 197.38 and 97 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 197.38 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/197.38 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 197.38 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 19,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145.86/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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