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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 197.75 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 197.75 and 87.27 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 197.75 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/197.75 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 197.75 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 17,257.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257.21/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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