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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.73, 197.97 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.73, 197.97 and 121.57 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.73 : 197.97 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.73/197.97 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.73x = 197.97 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.73x = 24,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067.21/143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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