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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 199.40 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 199.40 and 137.22 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 199.40 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/199.40 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 199.40 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 27,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361.67/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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