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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 197.79 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 197.79 and 85.14 is: 117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 197.79 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/197.79 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 197.79 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 16,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,839.84/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.47

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