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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.06, 197.48 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.06, 197.48 and 96.41 is: 133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.06 : 197.48 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.06/197.48 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.06x = 197.48 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.06x = 19,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,037.58/143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.07

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