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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.05, 197.46 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.05, 197.46 and 99.43 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.05 : 197.46 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.05/197.46 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.05x = 197.46 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.05x = 19,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633.45/143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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