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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 197.69 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 197.69 and 91.59 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 197.69 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/197.69 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 197.69 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 18,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105.97/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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