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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.87, 198.73 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.87, 198.73 and 116.35 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.87 : 198.73 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.87/198.73 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.87x = 198.73 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.87x = 23,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,122.24/143.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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