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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.61, 198.25 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.61, 198.25 and 125.15 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.61 : 198.25 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.61/198.25 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.61x = 198.25 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.61x = 24,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809.68/143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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