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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.45, 197.73 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.45, 197.73 and 101.93 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.45 : 197.73 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.45/197.73 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.45x = 197.73 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.45x = 20,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154.62/143.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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