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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 197.07 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 197.07 and 128.34 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 197.07 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/197.07 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 197.07 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 25,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,291.96/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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