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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 197.30 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 197.30 and 118.32 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 197.30 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/197.30 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 197.30 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 23,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,343.94/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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