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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 197.73 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 197.73 and 88.03 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 197.73 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/197.73 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 197.73 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 17,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406.17/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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