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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.39, 197.73 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.39, 197.73 and 96.68 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.39 : 197.73 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.39/197.73 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.39x = 197.73 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.39x = 19,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117.03/143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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