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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 197.64 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 197.64 and 120.02 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 197.64 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/197.64 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 197.64 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 23,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,720.75/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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