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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 197.40 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 197.40 and 137.08 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 197.40 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/197.40 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 197.40 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 27,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059.59/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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