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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 198.15 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 198.15 and 129.50 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 198.15 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/198.15 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 198.15 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 25,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659.69/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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