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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 197.41 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 197.41 and 90.60 is: 125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 197.41 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/197.41 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 197.41 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 17,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885.35/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.04

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