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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 197.97 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 197.97 and 133.70 is: 184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 197.97 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/197.97 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 197.97 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 26,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,468.59/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.09

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