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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 197.53 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 197.53 and 101.69 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 197.53 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/197.53 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 197.53 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 20,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,086.83/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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