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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.55, 198.06 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.55, 198.06 and 96.96 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.55 : 198.06 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.55/198.06 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.55x = 198.06 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.55x = 19,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203.90/143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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