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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 197.70 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 197.70 and 96.63 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 197.70 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/197.70 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 197.70 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 19,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,103.75/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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