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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 197.16 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 197.16 and 141.21 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 197.16 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/197.16 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 197.16 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 27,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840.96/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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