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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.55, 197.37 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.55, 197.37 and 127.86 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.55 : 197.37 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.55/197.37 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.55x = 197.37 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.55x = 25,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235.73/143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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