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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 197.46 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 197.46 and 135.48 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 197.46 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/197.46 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 197.46 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 26,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,751.88/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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