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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 198.53 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 198.53 and 96.62 is: 133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 198.53 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/198.53 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 198.53 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 19,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,180.49/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.24

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