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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 198.03 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 198.03 and 117.18 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 198.03 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/198.03 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 198.03 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 23,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205.16/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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