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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.73, 198.38 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.73, 198.38 and 133.49 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.73 : 198.38 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.73/198.38 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.73x = 198.38 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.73x = 26,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,482.58/143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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