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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.17, 197.57 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.17, 197.57 and 84.94 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.17 : 197.57 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.17/197.57 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.17x = 197.57 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.17x = 16,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781.31/143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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