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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 197.82 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 197.82 and 90.86 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 197.82 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/197.82 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 197.82 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 17,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,972.94/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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