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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 197.36 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 197.36 and 121.22 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 197.36 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/197.36 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 197.36 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 23,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,923.98/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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