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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 198.15 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 198.15 and 85.44 is: 117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 198.15 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/198.15 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 198.15 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 16,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,929.94/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.81

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