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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 198.61 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 198.61 and 88.65 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 198.61 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/198.61 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 198.61 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 17,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606.14/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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