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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.82, 198.42 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.82, 198.42 and 91.34 is: 126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.82 : 198.42 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.82/198.42 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.82x = 198.42 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.82x = 18,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123.68/143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.02

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