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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 198.57 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 198.57 and 123.25 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 198.57 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/198.57 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 198.57 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 24,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,473.75/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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