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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 197.92 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 197.92 and 123.87 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 197.92 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/197.92 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 197.92 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 24,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,515.36/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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