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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 198.23 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 198.23 and 85.44 is: 117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 198.23 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/198.23 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 198.23 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 16,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,936.34/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.92

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