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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 197.46 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 197.46 and 90.65 is: 125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 197.46 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/197.46 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 197.46 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 17,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,898.76/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.10

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