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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 197.23 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 197.23 and 126.43 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 197.23 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/197.23 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 197.23 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 24,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,934.98/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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