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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.66 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.66 and 84.28 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.66 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.66 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.66 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 16,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,659.19/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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