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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.97, 216.74 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.97, 216.74 and 131.22 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.97 : 216.74 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.97/216.74 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.97x = 216.74 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.97x = 28,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439.54/143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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