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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 198.48 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 198.48 and 135.56 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 198.48 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/198.48 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 198.48 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 26,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,905.27/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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