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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 197.60 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 197.60 and 135.84 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 197.60 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/197.60 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 197.60 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 26,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,841.98/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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