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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 197.19 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 197.19 and 87.69 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 197.19 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/197.19 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 197.19 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 17,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291.59/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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