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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 197.71 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 197.71 and 96.67 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 197.71 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/197.71 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 197.71 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 19,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112.63/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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