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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 196.88 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 196.88 and 99.27 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 196.88 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/196.88 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 196.88 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 19,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543.78/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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