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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 197.34 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 197.34 and 125.57 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 197.34 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/197.34 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 197.34 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 24,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,779.98/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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