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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 197.94 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 197.94 and 85.30 is: 117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 197.94 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/197.94 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 197.94 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 16,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,884.28/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.66

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