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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 198 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 198 and 88.25 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 198 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/198 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 198 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 17,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472.51/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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