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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.61, 198.06 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.61, 198.06 and 120.53 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.61 : 198.06 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.61/198.06 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.61x = 198.06 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.61x = 23,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.18/143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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