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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.95, 198.59 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.95, 198.59 and 85.73 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.95 : 198.59 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.95/198.59 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.95x = 198.59 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.95x = 17,024.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,024.13/143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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