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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 197.81 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 197.81 and 90.21 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 197.81 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/197.81 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 197.81 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 17,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845.07/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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