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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.11, 197.45 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.11, 197.45 and 84.88 is: 117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.11 : 197.45 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.11/197.45 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.11x = 197.45 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.11x = 16,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,759.56/143.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.11

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