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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 198.22 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 198.22 and 124.10 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 198.22 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/198.22 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 198.22 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 24,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599.10/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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