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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.57, 198.07 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.57, 198.07 and 125.12 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.57 : 198.07 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.57/198.07 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.57x = 198.07 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.57x = 24,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781.53/143.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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