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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 198.36 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 198.36 and 97.19 is: 133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 198.36 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/198.36 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 198.36 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 19,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,278.61/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.96

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