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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 198.04 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 198.04 and 84.52 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 198.04 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/198.04 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 198.04 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 16,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738.34/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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