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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 198.12 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 198.12 and 116.02 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 198.12 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/198.12 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 198.12 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 22,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,985.88/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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