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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 198.30 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 198.30 and 88.45 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 198.30 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/198.30 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 198.30 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 17,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,539.64/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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