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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 197.98 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 197.98 and 131.18 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 197.98 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/197.98 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 197.98 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 25,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971.02/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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