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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 197.55 and 80.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 197.55 and 80.99 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 197.55 = 80.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/197.55 = 80.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 197.55 × 80.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 15,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999.57/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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