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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 197.72 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 197.72 and 85.04 is: 117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 197.72 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/197.72 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 197.72 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 16,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,814.11/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.38

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