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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 197.66 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 197.66 and 87.24 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 197.66 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/197.66 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 197.66 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 17,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243.86/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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