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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 198.80 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 198.80 and 134.44 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 198.80 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/198.80 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 198.80 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 26,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726.67/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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