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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.99, 198.80 and 88.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.99, 198.80 and 88.81 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.99 : 198.80 = 88.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.99/198.80 = 88.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.99x = 198.80 × 88.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.99x = 17,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,654.57/143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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