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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.86, 198.48 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.86, 198.48 and 88.58 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.86 : 198.48 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.86/198.48 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.86x = 198.48 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.86x = 17,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581.36/143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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