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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.95, 198.76 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.95, 198.76 and 88.77 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.95 : 198.76 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.95/198.76 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.95x = 198.76 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.95x = 17,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,642.71/143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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