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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 197.76 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 197.76 and 99.74 is: 137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 197.76 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/197.76 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 197.76 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 19,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,724.58/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.55

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