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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 197.54 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 197.54 and 87.88 is: 121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 197.54 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/197.54 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 197.54 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 17,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359.82/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.28

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