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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 197.91 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 197.91 and 85.19 is: 117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 197.91 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/197.91 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 197.91 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 16,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,858.96/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.48

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