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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 198.27 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 198.27 and 84.66 is: 116.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 198.27 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/198.27 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 198.27 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 16,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,785.54/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.84

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