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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 197.71 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 197.71 and 120.15 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 197.71 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/197.71 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 197.71 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 23,754.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,754.86/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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