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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 198.54 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 198.54 and 117.58 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 198.54 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/198.54 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 198.54 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 23,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,344.33/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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