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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 198.45 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 198.45 and 88.59 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 198.45 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/198.45 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 198.45 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 17,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581.43/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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