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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 197.45 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 197.45 and 122.65 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 197.45 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/197.45 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 197.45 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 24,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,217.24/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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