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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 197.50 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 197.50 and 96.47 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 197.50 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/197.50 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 197.50 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 19,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052.34/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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