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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.85, 198.56 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.85, 198.56 and 88.61 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.85 : 198.56 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.85/198.56 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.85x = 198.56 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.85x = 17,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592.97/143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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