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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.75, 198.32 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.75, 198.32 and 91.28 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.75 : 198.32 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.75/198.32 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.75x = 198.32 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.75x = 18,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101.89/143.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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