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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 197.71 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 197.71 and 87.98 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 197.71 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/197.71 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 197.71 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 17,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,394.53/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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