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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.59, 198.17 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.59, 198.17 and 84.58 is: 116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.59 : 198.17 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.59/198.17 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.59x = 198.17 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.59x = 16,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,761.22/143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.73

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