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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.76 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.76 and 91.44 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.76 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.76 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.76 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 18,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083.17/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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