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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.45, 197.86 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.45, 197.86 and 99.21 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.45 : 197.86 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.45/197.86 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.45x = 197.86 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.45x = 19,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,628.70/143.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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