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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 197.65 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 197.65 and 122.68 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 197.65 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/197.65 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 197.65 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 24,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,246.71/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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