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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 197.89 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 197.89 and 90.97 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 197.89 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/197.89 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 197.89 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 18,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,002.05/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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