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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.89, 198.59 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.89, 198.59 and 88.61 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.89 : 198.59 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.89/198.59 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.89x = 198.59 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.89x = 17,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,597.06/143.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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