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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 197.67 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 197.67 and 123.85 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 197.67 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/197.67 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 197.67 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 24,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,481.43/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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