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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 198.12 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 198.12 and 96.96 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 198.12 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/198.12 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 198.12 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 19,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,209.72/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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