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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 198.12 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 198.12 and 85.32 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 198.12 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/198.12 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 198.12 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 16,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,903.60/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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