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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 197.13 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 197.13 and 96.44 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 197.13 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/197.13 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 197.13 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 19,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,011.70/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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