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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 197.80 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 197.80 and 122.57 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 197.80 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/197.80 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 197.80 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 24,244.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244.35/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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