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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 198.36 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 198.36 and 88.54 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 198.36 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/198.36 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 198.36 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 17,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562.79/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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