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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 198.36 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 198.36 and 123.44 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 198.36 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/198.36 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 198.36 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 24,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,485.56/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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