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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 197.46 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 197.46 and 90.66 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 197.46 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/197.46 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 197.46 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 17,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901.72/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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