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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 198.33 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 198.33 and 87.74 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 198.33 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/198.33 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 198.33 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 17,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401.97/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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