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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 197.51 and 87.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 197.51 and 87.97 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 197.51 = 87.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/197.51 = 87.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 197.51 × 87.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 17,374.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,374.39/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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