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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 197.95 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 197.95 and 134.63 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 197.95 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/197.95 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 197.95 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 26,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,650.17/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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