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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 198.06 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 198.06 and 85.31 is: 117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 198.06 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/198.06 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 198.06 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 16,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896.50/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.74

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