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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.77, 198.42 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.77, 198.42 and 85.55 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.77 : 198.42 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.77/198.42 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.77x = 198.42 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.77x = 16,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,973.84/143.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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