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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 197.49 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 197.49 and 96.58 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 197.49 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/197.49 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 197.49 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 19,073.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,073.58/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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