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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 197.74 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 197.74 and 84.29 is: 116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 197.74 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/197.74 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 197.74 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 16,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667.50/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.30

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