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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 197.46 and 99.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 197.46 and 99.34 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 197.46 = 99.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/197.46 = 99.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 197.46 × 99.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 19,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615.18/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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