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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 197.91 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 197.91 and 125.08 is: 172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 197.91 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/197.91 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 197.91 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 24,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,754.09/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.47

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