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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.75, 198.35 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.75, 198.35 and 85.50 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.75 : 198.35 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.75/198.35 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.75x = 198.35 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.75x = 16,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958.82/143.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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