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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.47, 197.98 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.47, 197.98 and 85.25 is: 117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.47 : 197.98 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.47/197.98 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.47x = 197.98 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.47x = 16,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,877.80/143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.64

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