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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.87, 198.52 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.87, 198.52 and 88.61 is: 122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.87 : 198.52 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.87/198.52 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.87x = 198.52 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.87x = 17,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590.86/143.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.27

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