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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 198.22 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 198.22 and 136.60 is: 188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 198.22 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/198.22 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 198.22 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 27,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,076.85/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.61

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