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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 197.52 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 197.52 and 123.66 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 197.52 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/197.52 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 197.52 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 24,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425.32/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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