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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 197.61 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 197.61 and 90.77 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 197.61 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/197.61 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 197.61 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 17,936.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,936.07/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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