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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 197.74 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 197.74 and 85.07 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 197.74 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/197.74 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 197.74 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 16,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820.75/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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