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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 197.51 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 197.51 and 96.58 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 197.51 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/197.51 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 197.51 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 19,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075.52/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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