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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 198.63 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 198.63 and 88.71 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 198.63 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/198.63 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 198.63 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 17,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,620.47/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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