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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 197.28 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 197.28 and 125.04 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 197.28 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/197.28 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 197.28 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 24,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,667.89/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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