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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.86, 198.57 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.86, 198.57 and 133.60 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.86 : 198.57 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.86/198.57 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.86x = 198.57 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.86x = 26,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528.95/143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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