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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.20, 197.20 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.20, 197.20 and 140.18 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.20 : 197.20 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.20/197.20 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.20x = 197.20 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.20x = 27,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643.50/143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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