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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 197.46 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 197.46 and 84.86 is: 117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 197.46 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/197.46 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 197.46 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 16,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,756.46/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.08

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