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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 198.56 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 198.56 and 123.22 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 198.56 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/198.56 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 198.56 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 24,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466.56/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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