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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.47, 197.93 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.47, 197.93 and 84.44 is: 116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.47 : 197.93 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.47/197.93 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.47x = 197.93 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.47x = 16,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713.21/143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.49

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