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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.57, 198.38 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.57, 198.38 and 136.08 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.57 : 198.38 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.57/198.38 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.57x = 198.38 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.57x = 26,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,995.89/143.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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