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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 197.33 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 197.33 and 98.79 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 197.33 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/197.33 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 197.33 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 19,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493.74/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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