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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 197.81 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 197.81 and 130.94 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 197.81 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/197.81 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 197.81 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 25,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,901.24/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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