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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 198.02 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 198.02 and 119.98 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 198.02 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/198.02 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 198.02 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 23,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758.24/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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