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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.95, 198.72 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.95, 198.72 and 134.66 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.95 : 198.72 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.95/198.72 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.95x = 198.72 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.95x = 26,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,759.64/143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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