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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 198.39 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 198.39 and 88.55 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 198.39 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/198.39 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 198.39 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 17,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567.43/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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