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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.13, 197.51 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.13, 197.51 and 87.90 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.13 : 197.51 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.13/197.51 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.13x = 197.51 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.13x = 17,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,361.13/143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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