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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.73, 198.22 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.73, 198.22 and 121.71 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.73 : 198.22 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.73/198.22 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.73x = 198.22 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.73x = 24,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,124.37/143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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