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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 197.62 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 197.62 and 125.29 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 197.62 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/197.62 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 197.62 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 24,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,759.81/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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