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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.97, 198.56 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.97, 198.56 and 85.70 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.97 : 198.56 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.97/198.56 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.97x = 198.56 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.97x = 17,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.17/143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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