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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 197.55 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 197.55 and 90.69 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 197.55 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/197.55 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 197.55 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 17,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915.81/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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