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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 197.63 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 197.63 and 98.55 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 197.63 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/197.63 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 197.63 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 19,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,476.44/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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