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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 198.54 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 198.54 and 116.51 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 198.54 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/198.54 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 198.54 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 23,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131.90/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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