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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 197.59 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 197.59 and 87.89 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 197.59 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/197.59 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 197.59 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 17,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,365.31/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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