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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 197.88 and 99.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 197.88 and 99.17 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 197.88 = 99.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/197.88 = 99.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 197.88 × 99.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 19,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622.77/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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