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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.69, 198.30 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.69, 198.30 and 85.48 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.69 : 198.30 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.69/198.30 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.69x = 198.30 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.69x = 16,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,950.68/143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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