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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 197.96 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 197.96 and 125.56 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 197.96 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/197.96 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 197.96 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 24,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855.86/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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