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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 198.09 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 198.09 and 91.10 is: 125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 198.09 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/198.09 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 198.09 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 18,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046.00/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.73

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