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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 197.82 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 197.82 and 138.12 is: 190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 197.82 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/197.82 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 197.82 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 27,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,322.90/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.74

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