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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.05, 197.27 and 122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.05, 197.27 and 122.39 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.05 : 197.27 = 122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.05/197.27 = 122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.05x = 197.27 × 122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.05x = 24,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,143.26/143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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