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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 197.78 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 197.78 and 85.13 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 197.78 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/197.78 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 197.78 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 16,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,835.60/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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