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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 197.81 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 197.81 and 117.16 is: 161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 197.81 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/197.81 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 197.81 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 23,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175.22/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.52

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