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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.84, 198.50 and 85.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.84, 198.50 and 85.61 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.84 : 198.50 = 85.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.84/198.50 = 85.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.84x = 198.50 × 85.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.84x = 16,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,992.16/143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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