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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.13, 197.52 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.13, 197.52 and 84.92 is: 117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.13 : 197.52 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.13/197.52 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.13x = 197.52 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.13x = 16,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772.41/143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.18

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