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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 197.42 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 197.42 and 101.15 is: 139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 197.42 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/197.42 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 197.42 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 19,969.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,969.03/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.55

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