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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 197.69 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 197.69 and 88.01 is: 121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 197.69 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/197.69 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 197.69 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 17,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,397.27/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.43

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