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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 197.33 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 197.33 and 139.75 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 197.33 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/197.33 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 197.33 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 27,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,575.68/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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