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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 197.96 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 197.96 and 96.87 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 197.96 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/197.96 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 197.96 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 19,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,177.12/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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