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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 198.22 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 198.22 and 119.14 is: 164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 198.22 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/198.22 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 198.22 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 23,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615.93/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.46

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