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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 198.58 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 198.58 and 92.22 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 198.58 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/198.58 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 198.58 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 18,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311.82/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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