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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 197.92 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 197.92 and 85.28 is: 117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 197.92 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/197.92 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 197.92 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 16,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,878.62/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.60

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