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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.76 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.76 and 96.71 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.76 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.76 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.76 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 19,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124.38/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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