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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 198.26 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 198.26 and 84.69 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 198.26 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/198.26 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 198.26 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 16,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791.01/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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