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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 197.76 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 197.76 and 135.04 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 197.76 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/197.76 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 197.76 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 26,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,705.51/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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