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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 197.69 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 197.69 and 101.94 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 197.69 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/197.69 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 197.69 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 20,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152.01/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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