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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.61, 197.74 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.61, 197.74 and 118.61 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.61 : 197.74 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.61/197.74 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.61x = 197.74 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.61x = 23,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,454.95/143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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