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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 197.66 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 197.66 and 118.40 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 197.66 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/197.66 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 197.66 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 23,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401.36/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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