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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 197.73 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 197.73 and 129.51 is: 178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 197.73 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/197.73 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 197.73 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 25,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608.01/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.95

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