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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.65, 198.24 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.65, 198.24 and 85.42 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.65 : 198.24 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.65/198.24 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.65x = 198.24 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.65x = 16,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933.66/143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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