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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 197.28 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 197.28 and 122.53 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 197.28 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/197.28 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 197.28 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 24,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,172.72/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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