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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.99, 198.72 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.99, 198.72 and 88.73 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.99 : 198.72 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.99/198.72 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.99x = 198.72 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.99x = 17,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631.93/143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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