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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 198.35 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 198.35 and 88.50 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 198.35 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/198.35 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 198.35 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 17,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,553.98/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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