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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 197.10 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 197.10 and 134.64 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 197.10 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/197.10 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 197.10 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 26,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,537.54/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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