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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.11, 197.51 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.11, 197.51 and 119.76 is: 165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.11 : 197.51 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.11/197.51 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.11x = 197.51 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.11x = 23,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,654.02/143.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.28

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