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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.05, 197.52 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.05, 197.52 and 125.77 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.05 : 197.52 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.05/197.52 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.05x = 197.52 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.05x = 24,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842.09/143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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