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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 197.92 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 197.92 and 90.92 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 197.92 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/197.92 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 197.92 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 17,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,994.89/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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