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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.85, 198.60 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.85, 198.60 and 116.38 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.85 : 198.60 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.85/198.60 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.85x = 198.60 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.85x = 23,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,113.07/143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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