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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 197.76 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 197.76 and 140.12 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 197.76 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/197.76 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 197.76 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 27,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,710.13/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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