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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 197.92 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 197.92 and 119.78 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 197.92 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/197.92 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 197.92 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 23,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,706.86/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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