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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 198.56 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 198.56 and 85.68 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 198.56 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/198.56 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 198.56 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 17,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.62/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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