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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.40 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.40 and 121.44 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.40 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.40 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.40 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 23,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,972.26/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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