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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.39, 197.73 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.39, 197.73 and 128.87 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.39 : 197.73 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.39/197.73 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.39x = 197.73 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.39x = 25,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,480.48/143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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