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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 197.63 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 197.63 and 101.87 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 197.63 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/197.63 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 197.63 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 20,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131.07/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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