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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.20, 197.38 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.20, 197.38 and 101.69 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.20 : 197.38 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.20/197.38 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.20x = 197.38 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.20x = 20,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071.57/143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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