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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 198.27 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 198.27 and 99.42 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 198.27 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/198.27 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 198.27 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 19,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,712.00/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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