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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 197.37 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 197.37 and 84.02 is: 115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 197.37 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/197.37 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 197.37 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 16,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583.34/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.94

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