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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 197.94 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 197.94 and 88.16 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 197.94 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/197.94 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 197.94 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 17,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450.39/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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