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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.37, 197.75 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.37, 197.75 and 96.72 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.37 : 197.75 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.37/197.75 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.37x = 197.75 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.37x = 19,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125.90/143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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