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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 197.50 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 197.50 and 80.94 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 197.50 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/197.50 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 197.50 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 15,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,985.45/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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