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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 197.54 and 80.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 197.54 and 80.97 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 197.54 = 80.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/197.54 = 80.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 197.54 × 80.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 15,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,995.05/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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