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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 197.32 and 80.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 197.32 and 80.84 is: 111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 197.32 = 80.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/197.32 = 80.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 197.32 × 80.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 15,951.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951.35/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.54

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