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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 198.18 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 198.18 and 120.09 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 198.18 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/198.18 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 198.18 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 23,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799.44/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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