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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.37, 197.84 and 83.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.37, 197.84 and 83.54 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.37 : 197.84 = 83.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.37/197.84 = 83.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.37x = 197.84 × 83.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.37x = 16,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528.26/143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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