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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.49, 197.97 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.49, 197.97 and 88.23 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.49 : 197.97 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.49/197.97 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.49x = 197.97 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.49x = 17,466.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,466.89/143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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