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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 197.63 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 197.63 and 90.71 is: 125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 197.63 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/197.63 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 197.63 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 17,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,925.58/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.13

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