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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 198.06 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 198.06 and 124.80 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 198.06 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/198.06 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 198.06 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 24,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717.89/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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