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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 198.31 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 198.31 and 88.46 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 198.31 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/198.31 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 198.31 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 17,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542.50/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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