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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.64 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.64 and 142.02 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.64 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.64 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.64 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 28,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,068.83/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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