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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 198.17 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 198.17 and 84.60 is: 116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 198.17 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/198.17 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 198.17 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 16,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,764.19/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.73

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