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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.20, 197.76 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.20, 197.76 and 124.96 is: 172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.20 : 197.76 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.20/197.76 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.20x = 197.76 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.20x = 24,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712.09/143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.57

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