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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 197.88 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 197.88 and 85.21 is: 117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 197.88 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/197.88 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 197.88 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 16,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,861.35/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.55

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