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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.47, 197.94 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.47, 197.94 and 115.80 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.47 : 197.94 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.47/197.94 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.47x = 197.94 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.47x = 22,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921.14/143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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