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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 197.73 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 197.73 and 91.50 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 197.73 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/197.73 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 197.73 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 18,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092.30/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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