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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 197.10 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 197.10 and 134.04 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 197.10 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/197.10 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 197.10 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 26,419.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419.28/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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