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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.41, 197.69 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.41, 197.69 and 91.57 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.41 : 197.69 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.41/197.69 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.41x = 197.69 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.41x = 18,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102.02/143.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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