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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 197.56 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 197.56 and 87.18 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 197.56 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/197.56 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 197.56 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 17,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223.28/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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