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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 197.94 and 85.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 197.94 and 85.24 is: 117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 197.94 = 85.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/197.94 = 85.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 197.94 × 85.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 16,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,872.41/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.63

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