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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.47, 197.64 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.47, 197.64 and 135.27 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.47 : 197.64 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.47/197.64 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.47x = 197.64 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.47x = 26,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,734.76/143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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