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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 197.94 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 197.94 and 96.76 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 197.94 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/197.94 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 197.94 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 19,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,152.67/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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