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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 198.76 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 198.76 and 97.59 is: 134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 198.76 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/198.76 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 198.76 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 19,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,396.74/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.72

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