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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.79, 198.42 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.79, 198.42 and 88.44 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.79 : 198.42 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.79/198.42 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.79x = 198.42 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.79x = 17,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548.26/143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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