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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 197.74 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 197.74 and 121.56 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 197.74 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/197.74 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 197.74 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 24,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037.27/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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