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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 198 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 198 and 130.91 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 198 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/198 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 198 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 25,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,919.19/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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