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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 198.27 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 198.27 and 91.23 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 198.27 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/198.27 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 198.27 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 18,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,088.17/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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