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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 197.52 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 197.52 and 133.32 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 197.52 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/197.52 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 197.52 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 26,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,333.37/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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