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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 198.25 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 198.25 and 137.09 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 198.25 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/198.25 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 198.25 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 27,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,178.25/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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