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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 197.55 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 197.55 and 80.96 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 197.55 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/197.55 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 197.55 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 15,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,992.66/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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