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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 197.93 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 197.93 and 88.24 is: 121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 197.93 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/197.93 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 197.93 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 17,465.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465.07/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.71

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