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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 198.35 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 198.35 and 91.25 is: 125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 198.35 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/198.35 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 198.35 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 18,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,099.44/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.95

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