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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 197.55 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 197.55 and 135.09 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 197.55 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/197.55 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 197.55 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 26,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,687.03/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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