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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 198.39 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 198.39 and 118.85 is: 164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 198.39 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/198.39 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 198.39 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 23,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,577.66/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.13

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