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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 198.45 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 198.45 and 129.86 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 198.45 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/198.45 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 198.45 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 25,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,770.72/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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