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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 197.97 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 197.97 and 84.44 is: 116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 197.97 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/197.97 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 197.97 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 16,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,716.59/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.49

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