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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 198.62 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 198.62 and 97.25 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 198.62 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/198.62 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 198.62 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 19,314.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,314.32/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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