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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 197.74 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 197.74 and 88.04 is: 121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 197.74 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/197.74 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 197.74 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 17,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,409.03/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.44

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