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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 198.42 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 198.42 and 116.24 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 198.42 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/198.42 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 198.42 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 23,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,064.34/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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