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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 198.57 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 198.57 and 85.69 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 198.57 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/198.57 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 198.57 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 17,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.29/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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