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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.23, 197.67 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.23, 197.67 and 85 is: 117.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.23 : 197.67 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.23/197.67 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.23x = 197.67 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.23x = 16,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801.95/143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.31

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