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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 197.53 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 197.53 and 87.23 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 197.53 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/197.53 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 197.53 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 17,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,230.54/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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