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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 198.36 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 198.36 and 121.80 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 198.36 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/198.36 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 198.36 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 24,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160.25/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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