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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 197.78 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 197.78 and 90.90 is: 125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 197.78 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/197.78 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 197.78 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 17,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978.20/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.46

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