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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 198 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 198 and 85.28 is: 117.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 198 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/198 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 198 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 16,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,884.45/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.69

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