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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.23, 197.55 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.23, 197.55 and 138.46 is: 190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.23 : 197.55 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.23/197.55 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.23x = 197.55 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.23x = 27,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,353.39/143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.98

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