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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 197.73 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 197.73 and 85.12 is: 117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 197.73 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/197.73 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 197.73 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 16,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,830.78/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.43

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