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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 198.37 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 198.37 and 134.68 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 198.37 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/198.37 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 198.37 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 26,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,715.76/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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