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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.05, 196.84 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.05, 196.84 and 129.25 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.05 : 196.84 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.05/196.84 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.05x = 196.84 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.05x = 25,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441.57/143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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