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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 197.85 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 197.85 and 90.91 is: 125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 197.85 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/197.85 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 197.85 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 17,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986.54/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.46

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