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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 197.91 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 197.91 and 134.58 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 197.91 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/197.91 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 197.91 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 26,634.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,634.73/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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