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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.87, 197.98 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.87, 197.98 and 140.05 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.87 : 197.98 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.87/197.98 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.87x = 197.98 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.87x = 27,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726.45/143.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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