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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 197.44 and 84.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 197.44 and 84.87 is: 117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 197.44 = 84.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/197.44 = 84.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 197.44 × 84.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 16,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,756.73/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.11

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