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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.11, 197.37 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.11, 197.37 and 124.40 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.11 : 197.37 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.11/197.37 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.11x = 197.37 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.11x = 24,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,553.69/143.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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