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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.39, 197.97 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.39, 197.97 and 88.18 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.39 : 197.97 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.39/197.97 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.39x = 197.97 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.39x = 17,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456.99/143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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