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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 197.59 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 197.59 and 84.97 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 197.59 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/197.59 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 197.59 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 16,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,788.23/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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