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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.41, 197.79 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.41, 197.79 and 88.13 is: 121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.41 : 197.79 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.41/197.79 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.41x = 197.79 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.41x = 17,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,431.34/143.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.55

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