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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 197.96 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 197.96 and 88.20 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 197.96 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/197.96 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 197.96 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 17,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,460.07/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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