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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 197.59 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 197.59 and 85.01 is: 117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 197.59 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/197.59 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 197.59 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 16,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,795.93/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.26

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