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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 197.74 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 197.74 and 85.03 is: 117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 197.74 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/197.74 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 197.74 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 16,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,813.71/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.37

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