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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 197.94 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 197.94 and 96.86 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 197.94 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/197.94 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 197.94 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 19,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171.98/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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