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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.20, 197.76 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.20, 197.76 and 98.96 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.20 : 197.76 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.20/197.76 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.20x = 197.76 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.20x = 19,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570.33/143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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