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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 198.02 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 198.02 and 99.90 is: 138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 198.02 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/198.02 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 198.02 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 19,782.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782.20/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.12

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