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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.11, 197.43 and 116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.11, 197.43 and 116.95 is: 161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.11 : 197.43 = 116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.11/197.43 = 116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.11x = 197.43 × 116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.11x = 23,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,089.44/143.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.34

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