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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 197.55 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 197.55 and 84.95 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 197.55 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/197.55 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 197.55 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 16,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781.87/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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