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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 197.59 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 197.59 and 84.18 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 197.59 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/197.59 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 197.59 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 16,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633.13/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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