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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 197.64 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 197.64 and 135.12 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 197.64 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/197.64 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 197.64 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 26,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,705.12/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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