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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.73, 198.32 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.73, 198.32 and 120.51 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.73 : 198.32 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.73/198.32 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.73x = 198.32 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.73x = 23,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,898.94/143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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