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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.99, 198.80 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.99, 198.80 and 97.47 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.99 : 198.80 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.99/198.80 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.99x = 198.80 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.99x = 19,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377.04/143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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