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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 198 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 198 and 91.07 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 198 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/198 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 198 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 18,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032.73/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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