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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 197.79 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 197.79 and 96.69 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 197.79 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/197.79 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 197.79 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 19,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124.32/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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