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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.06, 197.42 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.06, 197.42 and 80.90 is: 111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.06 : 197.42 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.06/197.42 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.06x = 197.42 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.06x = 15,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971.79/143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.64

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